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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.74, 562.76 and 258.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.74, 562.76 and 258.26 is: 356.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.74 : 562.76 = 258.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.74/562.76 = 258.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.74x = 562.76 × 258.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.74x = 145,340.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,340.45/407.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.46

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